Which states get an Anzac Day public holiday this year?
With Anzac Day falling on a weekend this year, an extra public holiday has been announced for the people of NSW.
www.sbs.com.auHere’s the latest on Anzac Day public holidays:
- In New South Wales, there has been discussion and a formal proposal to add an extra public holiday on the Monday after Anzac Day when the day falls on a weekend. This would apply for 2026 and 2027, aligning with Anzac Day being on a Saturday in 2026 and on a Sunday in 2027. The proposal has involved consultations with the RSL and is not yet a universal policy across Australia [news coverage from ABC and Sunrise outlets in early 2026].106?
- Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory already observe an extra public holiday when Anzac Day falls on a weekend, and NSW’s proposal would extend a similar arrangement to NSW if enacted [ABC News coverage and SBS summary in early 2026].106?
- The change would create a long weekend for those in NSW, but employers and the hospitality sector have raised concerns about wage costs and potential impacts on business viability, depending on how penalty rates are applied [Sunrise and 7NEWS segments in January–February 2026].106?
Notes:
- Anzac Day itself remains on 25 April nationwide, with services held across the country; any additional holiday would be a state-specific adjustment rather than a nationwide mandate [ABC News and SBS summaries].106?
- For residents in NSW and other states, it’s best to check with local councils or state government announcements closer to the year in question, since policy changes require formal legislation or regulatory guidance to become effective.
If you’d like, I can pull up the current official NSW government page or Fair Work information for the precise dates and entitlements as soon as they publish.